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Mary B.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...

Liz D. says "Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild...

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PCA/Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a 37-year-old female caregiver and a licensed CNA. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and cooking. I prepare meals and can administer...
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Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...

Linda W. says "She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."

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Part-Time Babysitter

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kiah and I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. I currently work at a children's hospital, but I have used Care. com throughout high school and college and have cared for 10+ families, as young as 4 months to 16 years old, throughout this time. I would still love to use this to...

Joni C. says "She responded immediately to a last minute fill in request. When she met my kids, my 1 year old was so comfortable with her, she climbed in her lap and...

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Babysitter

Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...

Kelly G. says "Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little...

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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Susan, I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 4 till recently I worked with special needs and now I work with an older couple part time. I have 40 years of experience, with children.
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Warwick, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
hospice services
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Amber. I am experienced in elder care, Alzheimer's , dementia care, and special needs. I have been working in healthcare since I was 18, starting my first position as an Activity assistant in 2008. I eventually went on to become a licensed CNA in 2011. I have worked in long term care, home care, group homes and...
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Portsmouth, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have many years of childcare experience. I've been hired by 40+ families on this site. I have excellent references. I've been called Mary Poppins because of the bags of activities I bring with me. I do date nights/temporary care while you're visiting the area. Background check done through the Portsmouth Police Dept... CPR-AED...
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Warren, RI

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My experience with children began with volunteering in my children's classrooms and led me to become a teacher's assistant in a kindergarten class. After getting into the nursing field, I worked as a school nurse in a high school for many years. I now work with young adults with special needs.
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Experienced, Nurturing Nanny With A Background In Behavior & Special Needs

Warren, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a nanny with over 18 years of experience currently looking for a new family! I'm looking for a part time position (approximately 10-16 hours a week) with flexibility for days and times. I am available to start the week of March 17, 2025. I have experience with newborn through age 17 including (but not limited to) infant...
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Fall River, MA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Dakota, I am 19 and a current part time student enrolled in the medical field. Also a part time server in the Fall River area, looking to continue my passion for childcare. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and learn. I strive to provide that...
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Warren, RI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My professional experience includes being a junior counselor at a special needs camp, as well as currently being a Behavioral Health Specialist, I am looking to diversify my experience and gain understanding from experiences of other families. I am very knowledgeable on Minecraft and would be thrilled to explore ways to utilize...
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Fall River, MA

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$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a 26-year-old with a bachelor's degree in child psychology and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis, both from Salve Regina University. I am currently working at a mental health clinic but would love to return to working with children. I have previous experience working with at-risk and special needs youth ages...
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Riverside, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My 9 years of experience have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I have worked with children, including those with special needs, since I was 15. I hold a college degree in Communicative Disorders as well as my Speech-Language Pathology Assistant...
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Summer Sitter/ Tutor

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Kayla . I am a teacher in Woonsocket but I am looking for summer work as a babysitter/tutor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from ages 3-12. I have babysat, worked in special needs classrooms and taught elementary and middle school. I am also certified in first aid/ CPR and I used to...
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Tiverton, RI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have experiance in babysitting for families over the tiverton to newport area. Assitionally I have worked as a swimming intructor and know safe handling techniques as well as pool safety for children.
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Portsmouth, RI

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Erica . I recently moved to Rhode Island from Richmond, Virginia. I graduated from Longwood University with a bachelors degree in psychology, and am continuing my education currently for a masters in counseling education! Over the past 8 years I have worked as a lifeguard, in a nursery at my local church, as a...
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Janise

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Janise, I am currently a student at Rhode Island College, pursuing a degree in Social Work. Outside of school, I am an artist with more than 7 years of professional artistic experience; I can sculpt, sew, paint, crochet, write, and I do photography. I am CPR certified, and I have three years of professional social...
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Full Time Nanny With Some Extra Free Time

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Jasmine, i m 24, and i m a full time nanny. I m looking for some extra hours when i m not with the kids. My availability is late morning, late nights, and weekends. I worked for the company "Community Living of RI" as a direct support professional in Warwick for a year. I worked daily with a young woman with...
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Fall River, MA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've been seeing my mom take care with of so many kids and I became a passionate. I took care of my little brother as a special needed child. Now I'm working as caregiver with people with disabilities. I love doing that.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.73/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bristol, RI

Special Needs Caregivers in Bristol, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary B.

Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my...

- Liz D.

Leslie H.

She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around.

- Linda W.

Kiah M.

She responded immediately to a last minute fill in request. When she met my kids, my 1 year old was so comfortable with her, she climbed in...

- Joni C.

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